This Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole is an easy and scrumptious meal that comes together in less than 20 minutes.
Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole Recipe
This recipe was born many years ago, during a winter storm. That day I wasn’t feeling like cooking. I just wanted something easy to prepare, quick and comforting. And this Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole checks all the boxes!
It takes 20 minutes. Yeap, you read well…20 minutes!
There is something about pulling a warm, bubbling cheesy casserole from the oven that screams comfort food, and you can bet this casserole is cheesy!
I used Parmesan, Mascarpone, and Havarti … A cheese lover heaven!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the way this Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole recipe turned out with all the cheesy goodness! It’s quick, easy, and comes together in a flash.
CASTELLO® HAVARTI WILD GARLIC was a great addition to this recipe. It a semi-firm cheese but still creamy. It has a delicate garlic flavor, very mild, that adds a touch of sophistication to the cheese.
This Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole is a meatless dish but because the mushroom has a modest amount of protein I think we are good. I also added some spinach. We love the mushroom-spinach combination.
Looking for more Casserole Recipes?
- Easy Cheesy Hash Browns Casserole
- Cheesy Potatoes and Cod Casserole
- Slow Cooker Easy Green Bean Casserole
- Cheesy Enchilada Rice and Beans Casserole
Ah, perfection! No other words can describe this delicious dish. The sauce is amazingly tasty and everything comes together in less than 20 minutes.
This Cheesy Gnocchi Casserole is an easy and scrumptious meal that comes together in less than 20 minutes.
- 1 packet (17.5 oz) Potato Gnocchis
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms
- 2 cups baby spinach, tightly packed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups CASTELLO® HAVARTI WILD GARLIC, shredded
- Cook potato gnocchi following packet instructions. Drain and reserve.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add mushroom and continue cooking until tender. Add spinach, mix and cook until wilted, about 2 -3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add butter and heavy cream to skillet. Stir until butter is melted. Add Parmesan, Mascarpone and 1/2 cup of Havarti wild garlic. Stir and let cook for about 3 - 5 minutes, or until all cheeses are melted and incorporated. Add gnocchi to the skillet and mix gently until well coated through, about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle with remaining Havarti wild garlic cheese on top and place skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and start slightly browning.
I cooked the gnocchi and sauce at the same time, the timing it's just perfect.
Mascarpone cheese can be substituted with cream cheese.
Looking for more Casserole Recipes?
- Easy Cheesy Hash Browns Casserole
- Cheesy Potatoes and Cod Casserole
- Slow Cooker Easy Green Bean Casserole
- Cheesy Enchilada Rice and Beans Casserole
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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and it can vary depending on the products used.
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- Oval Casserole
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Disclaimer: This recipe was sponsored by Castello®.
About Castello®: Since 1893 Castello® has brought a balance of innovation and tradition to the art of cheese making. Castello® cheeses cover a wide range of traditional regional recipes and our own uniquely crafted cheeses, always made with natural ingredients and great attention to detail.
Originally posted March 2015, photos replaced in April 2019 and post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe.
Paige says
March 13, 2015 at 9:06 amHi,
Your recipe looks amazing and I will be making it this weekend. I live in the UK and cannot find any Castello garlic cheese, just blue cheese. Could this work instead? Or do you recommend a different substitute?
Thanks,
Paige
mommyhoodsdiary says
March 13, 2015 at 2:54 pmPaige, you can use Havarti or Monterey Jack. If you want to kick these up a notch use Monterey Jack with jalapeno. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks ☺
Jenni S. says
March 13, 2015 at 2:39 amMy mom is a garlic addict, so I’m definitely going to have to try this recipe out with her!
mommyhoodsdiary says
March 13, 2015 at 2:46 pmJenni, I’m sure she will love it!!
Sarah says
March 11, 2015 at 5:37 pmYum, this looks like great comfort food! And it comes together in just 20 minutes? I’ll have to try this and let you know how it goes 🙂
mommyhoodsdiary says
March 13, 2015 at 2:38 pmI hope you like Sarah!! Thanks for your visit =)
[email protected] says
March 10, 2015 at 11:18 pmIt’s almost midnight here and these pot of cheesy goodness is making me hungry!! Looks so chesilicious!! 🙂
mommyhoodsdiary says
March 13, 2015 at 2:45 pmAmi, I’m always hungry!! I guess it’s part of the job hahaha. Thanks for stopping by.
mira says
March 10, 2015 at 8:34 pmThis is such a great idea! Never had a gnocchi casserole! Looks cheesy, creamy and very delicious! Great use of Castello Havarti! Awesome pictures as always!
mommyhoodsdiary says
March 13, 2015 at 2:36 pmThanks so much Mira!!
[email protected] says
March 10, 2015 at 3:24 pmToday’s photography has me absolutely believing that the birds will be chirping in no time! (Thank you for that!) So funny…I’ve been craving gnocchi! I haven’t made it in the longest time – but that’s about to change! Looks delicious!
mommyhoodsdiary says
March 10, 2015 at 3:56 pmThanks Annie!! I’m glad you like the look of this! 🙂
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
March 10, 2015 at 3:13 pmI love gnocchi! Gnocchi casserole sounds really comforting! I’m very fond of Havarti cheese! Havarti Garlic sounds interesting!
mommyhoodsdiary says
March 10, 2015 at 3:52 pmSavita, you are going to love Havarti Garlic!! The flavor is very delicate. xoxo
Jessica | A Happy Food Dance says
March 10, 2015 at 2:48 pmI was just telling my co-workers how much I love gnocchi and there you go making an amazing gnocchi dish! I love your moody photos, but the first thing I noticed when reading your post was how bright and spring-like this post looked! Hopefully there’s no more snow and snow-days in your future.
mommyhoodsdiary says
March 10, 2015 at 3:50 pmJessica, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that!! Thanks for stopping by ☺